Dirt, Rock, and More Rock
A World of Excavation Activity Happening Below Street Level Since excavation began eleven months ago, the focus on Phase II of the Capitol Complex Project has been moving and manipulating thousands of cubic yards of earth to reach a depth of 65 feet. The excavation has swept from west to east, starting at the 1501 […]
Tower Crane 2 Arrives on 1500 Congress
Sunrise over the Capitol Complex – A view from the 1501 Lavaca tower crane captures the installation of the 1500 Congress tower crane. The second tower crane has been installed on Phase II of the Capitol Complex. The crane height is 209 feet. The 1500 Congress tower crane is the second of three cranes […]
Equipment Round-up | April 2024
A wide variety of equipment is needed to build Phase II of the Capitol Complex Project. Below is a gallery of some of the equipment used on the project to date. D11 Bulldozer Hydraulic Rock Breaker Excavator Prism Telehandler Forklift Laser and Prism D11 Bulldozer and Rock Breaker Crawler Loader
Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024, Austin, TX
While many Texans took Monday, April 8, off to witness the historic solar eclipse with family and friends, the work continued at the construction site as usual. Kata Haas, Project Engineer for JE Dunn, described the day as business as usual. “Team members kept working up to the event; then wherever they were, at the […]
Project Statistics | April 2024
Construction Traffic and Pedestrian Updates | April 2024
Construction Traffic Updates Traffic Pattern Change Through May 12 Utility work to support the new buildings of the Capitol Complex will impact traffic patterns near State Garage E. 16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca: The eastbound lane of 16th Street from Colorado Street to Lavaca will be closed through May 12. Only the westbound traffic […]
Neighborhood News | April 2024
Blanton Museum of ArtCURRENT EXHIBIT: Marie Watt: Sky Dances Light This exhibition CLOSES: October 20, 2024 | Home – Blanton Museum of Art Marie Watt uses humble material to explore history, community, and storytelling through the legacies of Indigenous teachings. Watt’s immersive installation features tens of thousands of tin cones sewn on mesh netting to make up abstract […]
State Surplus Store – Check Out the Store
Are you looking for an upcycle project for your home or garden? Check out the State Surplus retail store at 6506 Bohm Road, open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There you will find good deals on state surplus vehicles, furniture, office equipment and supplies, and small electronics. You will also find […]
